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Spanish Songs for Kids
Spanish Songs for Kids
Enjoy songs for kids in Spanish with Girien Salazar and his guitar! Recommended for ages 1-6. Registration suggested. Please note: Our website currently is unable to send confirmation emails upon registration. You will receive a […]
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Baby & Me Lapsit, Session 1
Baby & Me Lapsit, Session 1
Sweet stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes - a playtime just for baby and grown-up. Ages: Newborn to 14 months Where: Children's Activity Room Limit: 20 Tuesdays at 9:30am September 10 September 17 September 24 October […]
Tuesdays on the Terrace
Tuesdays on the Terrace
Tuesdays on the Terrace Open Mic & Variety Showcase hosted by Joe Belle 5:00 - 8:00 PM Open Mic - all talents welcome What to expect: These Tuesdays are lighthearted, supportive, accessible evenings […]
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First Friday
First Friday
Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during our monthly First Friday events. A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants. First […]
First Friday Market Jam – Nick Miller Project
First Friday Market Jam – Nick Miller Project
Join us for the last First Friday Market Jam of the season, featuring the Nick Miller Project! In coordination with the Downtown Farmers Market, we sponsor live, local music at the market on Locust […]
Make Your Mark: A Community Mural by Artist Margalo Guo
Make Your Mark: A Community Mural by Artist Margalo Guo
Come help us add a bright setting for our dragon and phoenix as they take shape at the library. Stencils and paint provided. Friday, October 4 | 12-2pm & 4:30-6:30pm Schlow Parking Lot
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Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
Join us for storytime with a Children's Staff Member! Enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, and more. Recommended for ages 2-6 Registration not required.
Community Jazz Jam
Community Jazz Jam
Join the community-led jazz jam on the 3 Dots patio! Players & singers of all levels are welcome at this weekly community jazz jam, led by experienced players of all ages. Just walk right up […]
Go & Chess Club
Go & Chess Club
Come to Schlow every 1st and 3rd Saturday to join people of all ages in these classic games of strategy and patience. This event is in partnership with Happy Valley Go Club, an official chapter of the […]
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Samba & Salsa Dance Demo for Kids
Samba & Salsa Dance Demo for Kids
Join the dancers of Dance4Joy for a short dancing demonstration and learn some steps! Dance4Joy fosters a vibrant community for women in State College seeking connection and joy through dance. They provide complimentary Latin and […]
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Tuesdays on the Terrace
Tuesdays on the Terrace
Tuesdays on the Terrace Open Mic & Variety Showcase hosted by Joe Belle 5:00 - 8:00 PM Open Mic - all talents welcome What to expect: These Tuesdays are lighthearted, supportive, accessible evenings […]
ESL Discussion Circle
ESL Discussion Circle
Please join Community Diversity Group (CDG) and Schlow Library volunteers for opportunities to practice your English and get to know your local community.
Nittany Valley Writers Network Meeting
Nittany Valley Writers Network Meeting
The Nittany Valley Writers Network will offer its second "Local Resources for Writers" Night on Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Schlow Library's Community Room, 211 S. Allen Street, State College. Librarian Maria Kenney […]
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Improv Comedy Show
Improv Comedy Show
Come on out an enjoy an evening of entertainment! Our 7pm show each Friday features 3 long-form improv sets with an intermission in between each. Expect the unknown!
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Downtown Fall Fest 2024
Downtown Fall Fest 2024
Downtown State College's 23rd Annual Downtown Fall Festival will take place on the 200 block of Allen Street from 10am-3pm on Saturday, October 12. Bring the whole family! Free pumpkins for the kids at our […]
Saturday Baby Lapsit
Saturday Baby Lapsit
Sweet stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes - a playtime just for baby and grown-up. Recommended for babies up to 14 months old. Registration not required.
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
Join us for storytime with a Children's Staff Member! Enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, and more. Recommended for ages 2-6 Registration not required.
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Beginner Sewing & Quilting Workshop for kids
Beginner Sewing & Quilting Workshop for kids
This 4-week class will introduce children to machine sewing and quilting. Limited hand sewing will be done as well. The first workshop session is required in order to gain skills necessary for the remaining classes. Machines […]
Fall Into Books
Fall Into Books
Create fall-themed crafts with the students of PSU’s NSSLHA! Recommended for ages 3-8. Registration not required.
The Next Stage Theatre presents a Reading of Erin Mallon’s play “The Net Will Appear”
The Next Stage Theatre presents a Reading of Erin Mallon’s play “The Net Will Appear”
The Next Stage is presenting a Reading in The Attic at The State: Sunday 10/13/2024 @ 3:00 pm Erin Mallon's "The Net Will Appear" On two neighboring rooftops, two wonderfully eccentric people -- one nine, […]
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Tuesdays on the Terrace
Tuesdays on the Terrace
Tuesdays on the Terrace Open Mic & Variety Showcase hosted by Joe Belle 5:00 - 8:00 PM Open Mic - all talents welcome What to expect: These Tuesdays are lighthearted, supportive, accessible evenings […]
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Sensory Crawl
Sensory Crawl
Join us for a Baby Sensory Crawl Playdate at Schlow! Babies ages 0-14 months and their caregivers are encouraged to crawl and explore a variety of textures on a large mat designed and constructed by […]
Make Your Mark: A Community Mural by Artist Margalo Guo-RAIN DATE!
Make Your Mark: A Community Mural by Artist Margalo Guo-RAIN DATE!
Come help us add a bright setting for our dragon and phoenix as they take shape at the library. Stencils and paint provided. Friday, October 18 | 12-2pm & 4:30-6:30pm Schlow Parking Lot
Improv Comedy Show
Improv Comedy Show
Come on out an enjoy an evening of entertainment! Our 7pm show each Friday features 3 long-form improv sets with an intermission in between each. Expect the unknown!
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Flutopia Initiative’s Tunes & Tales Concert: “Bing Bong, Thumpity Bump!”
Flutopia Initiative’s Tunes & Tales Concert: “Bing Bong, Thumpity Bump!”
Flutopia Initiative flutist Dr. Cathy Herrera combines children’s literature with music demonstrations and performances to delight all ages! Be prepared for some audience participation opportunities! Today’s concert will feature guest artist Carol Lindsay, World Percussionist. […]
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
Join us for storytime with a Children's Staff Member! Enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, and more. Recommended for ages 2-6 Registration not required.
Community Jazz Jam
Community Jazz Jam
Join the community-led jazz jam on the 3 Dots patio! Players & singers of all levels are welcome at this weekly community jazz jam, led by experienced players of all ages. Just walk right up […]
2 events,
Beginner Sewing & Quilting Workshop for kids
Beginner Sewing & Quilting Workshop for kids
This 4-week class will introduce children to machine sewing and quilting. Limited hand sewing will be done as well. The first workshop session is required in order to gain skills necessary for the remaining classes. Machines […]
Make Your Own Monsters
Make Your Own Monsters
Join the students of PSU’s SPSEA and make adorable monsters! Recommended for 3-8. No registration required
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Toddler Learning Centre, Session 2, 9:15
Toddler Learning Centre, Session 2, 9:15
Join us in the Downsbrough Community Room - a place for you to play with your child and talk with other parents, and learn from an early childhood specialist from Strawberry Fields. Each TLC class […]
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Short Shorts! New Play Festival featuring winning plays from the Central PA Playwriting Competition
Friday & Saturday, Oct 25 & 26 7:30pm, $10 General Admission Tempest Studios 140 Kelly Alley, downtown State College www.tempestproductions.org 6 new plays, 11 actors, 75 minutes! Welcome to the 7th Annual Central PA […]
Rocky Horror Picture Show (a collaboration)
Join us for an interactive audience experience both nights along with a costume contest and be sure to visit Chumley's for themed cocktails/mocktails before or after the show too. Adam Swartz puppets will be in […]
Improv Comedy Show
Improv Comedy Show
Come on out an enjoy an evening of entertainment! Our 7pm show each Friday features 3 long-form improv sets with an intermission in between each. Expect the unknown!
6 events,
Rocky Horror Picture Show (a collaboration)
Join us for an interactive audience experience both nights along with a costume contest and be sure to visit Chumley's for themed cocktails/mocktails before or after the show too. Adam Swartz puppets will be in […]
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
Join us for storytime with a Children's Staff Member! Enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, and more. Recommended for ages 2-6 Registration not required.
Community Jazz Jam
Community Jazz Jam
Join the community-led jazz jam on the 3 Dots patio! Players & singers of all levels are welcome at this weekly community jazz jam, led by experienced players of all ages. Just walk right up […]
Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation
Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation
Sometimes animals need to be rescued! Discover how our local wildlife rehabilitator, Robyn Graboski of Centre Wildlife Care, helps animals in need. Learn how and when animals should be rescued, and what we can do […]
4 events,
Beginner Sewing & Quilting Workshop for kids
Beginner Sewing & Quilting Workshop for kids
This 4-week class will introduce children to machine sewing and quilting. Limited hand sewing will be done as well. The first workshop session is required in order to gain skills necessary for the remaining classes. Machines […]
The Magic Cupcake
The Magic Cupcake
The Magic Cupcakeby Jon Vickers Jones NEW FLASH Queen Moya is coming to town again. She is still looking for a way to get rid of that wrinkle on her face. There’s a whole group […]
CRPR Halloween Parade
CRPR Halloween Parade
6:30 PM - Line-up (Burrowes Ave between College and Beaver Ave.) 7 PM - Step-off All ages Grab your costume and meet CRPR staff and volunteers in downtown State College for the 76th Annual Halloween […]
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Toddler Learning Centre, Session 2, 9:15
Toddler Learning Centre, Session 2, 9:15
Join us in the Downsbrough Community Room - a place for you to play with your child and talk with other parents, and learn from an early childhood specialist from Strawberry Fields. Each TLC class […]
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Discovery Day
Discovery Day
Stop by the Children's Department for a fun craft or activity. First come, first served Supplies are limited No registration required